Korea Dominates Intel Extreme Masters 2016
Korea proved its dominance in the final Intel Extreme Masters event of 2016, sweeping all three games and securing the top spots in every discipline.
League of Legends: Samsung Galaxy Claims First International Title
Samsung Galaxy, a finalist in the World Championship, won their first international title in League of Legends. They didn’t drop a single game in the group stage against Vega Squadron and Immortals. In the semifinals, they defeated Team Liquid 2-0 to continue their winning streak.
Final Match: Samsung vs Kongdoo Monster
In the final, Samsung faced off against Kongdoo Monster, another Korean team that eliminated Immortals in the previous round. Kongdoo Monster qualified for the event after finishing second at the KeSPA Cup last month. However, they were no match for Samsung in the final.
Impressive Finish for Immortals and Team Liquid
Both Immortals and Team Liquid can be satisfied with their top-four finishes. They can now focus on preparing their new rosters for the upcoming year.
Overwatch: Korea Dominates Again
Korea’s dominance in esports continued in the first Overwatch tournament at IEM. LW Red, the surprise winners, defeated top teams on their way to the final. In the end, they beat Lunatic-Hai 3-1, showcasing Korea’s talent depth in the breakout esport of 2016.
StarCraft: Korea Reigns Supreme
In the StarCraft competition, Korea once again emerged victorious, with veteran player Lee “INnoVation” Shin Hyung taking the title. INnoVation, who is currently teamless after leaving SK Telecom T1, defeated Kim “Stats” Dae Yeob in the final with a dominant 4-0 performance.
In conclusion, Korea proved its dominance in all three games at Intel Extreme Masters 2016, securing top spots and showcasing their formidable talent. League of Legends, Overwatch, and StarCraft were all dominated by Korean teams and players.
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